Space farming: Shubhanshu Shukla grows methi, moong on ISS; calls it ‘exciting and joyful work’
Wednesday, 9 July 2025 () Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, aboard the ISS, is conducting crucial experiments on seed germination in microgravity, collaborating with Indian institutions. He's photographing sprouting moong and methi seeds, later to be studied on Earth for genetic changes. Shukla is also working with microalgae for space-based food and biofuel production.
On June 25th, SpaceX's Crew Dragon and Falcon 9 launched the Axiom-4 Mission, taking Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three international crewmates to the International Space Station (ISS). This isn't just a big step for India; it's a massive leap for private...
Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla: India, Poland, and Hungary have launched astronauts into space for the first time in over 40 years, marking a historic return to human spaceflight. The Axiom-4..
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